It has been quite a long time since I last set pen to paper and finished a piece. This has mainly been the result of being swamped with other musical activities such as teaching and composing. This time has been very productive though as I have finished a number of choral arrangements for various groups and published a few of my early choir arrangements.
Composing wise, I have been sketching ideas for a new orchestral work 'Pharaoh Shuffle' that brings together my interests in card magic and ciphers. The harmony is derived from a process akin to the enciphering technique used by the German Enigma machines of World War II. I also have a new Christmas Carol and Christmas piano piece to finish before December and am looking to start a flute concerto in early 2019.
Composing wise, I have been sketching ideas for a new orchestral work 'Pharaoh Shuffle' that brings together my interests in card magic and ciphers. The harmony is derived from a process akin to the enciphering technique used by the German Enigma machines of World War II. I also have a new Christmas Carol and Christmas piano piece to finish before December and am looking to start a flute concerto in early 2019.